Ukraine’s international partners are preparing to endorse security guarantees that would involve legally binding commitments to support Kyiv in the event of a future armed attack by Russia, according to a draft statement circulated ahead of a high-level summit in Paris, reports Baltimore Chronicle via Reuters. The draft indicates that these commitments could encompass the deployment of military capabilities, intelligence and logistical support, diplomatic initiatives, and the implementation of additional sanctions, though the document still requires approval from the participating heads of state during the “Coalition of the Willing” meeting later in the day.
Representatives attending the summit include U.S. President Donald Trump’s special envoy Steve Witkoff and his son-in-law Jared Kushner, with more than 27 world leaders expected at France’s Elysee Palace. The assembly is intended to formalize contributions toward potential security guarantees that would reassure Kyiv in the event of a ceasefire with Russia, which invaded Ukraine in 2014 and launched a full-scale offensive in 2022. Recent weeks have seen tangible progress in discussions over security guarantees, despite Moscow showing no public inclination to accept such arrangements.
Initially, the primary focus was on pledges of military aid for Ukrainian forces and potential contributions to an international reassurance force. However, diplomatic sources note that the conversation is now shifting toward legally binding guarantees ensuring that Kyiv would receive immediate assistance should Russia launch another attack, a proposition that may ignite debate in several European capitals.
Kyiv has consistently maintained that it cannot achieve lasting security without protections comparable to NATO’s mutual defense commitments, aimed at deterring further Russian aggression. Moscow, conversely, seeks any peace settlement to preclude Ukraine from entering military alliances. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy emphasized the dual approach of diplomacy combined with active defense as he arrived in Paris, stating, “These talks are meant to deliver more protection and strength for Ukraine. We are counting on our partners’ support and on steps that can guarantee real security for our people.”
Since November, negotiations to end nearly four years of conflict have accelerated, though Moscow has yet to indicate willingness to make concessions, particularly after Kyiv proposed modifications to a U.S. plan that initially accommodated Russia’s primary demands. European officials express hope that finalizing the coalition’s guarantees will also solidify U.S. commitments previously outlined in bilateral talks with Ukraine.
The draft summit statement specifies that participating allies will engage in a U.S.-led ceasefire monitoring and verification mechanism, creating a continuous and reliable international system for oversight. It further outlines ongoing long-term military assistance for Ukraine and the establishment of a multinational force designed to reinforce the country’s defense capabilities in the event of renewed Russian aggression.
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